Films

"A Kiss Before Dying" is a 1991 British and American neo-noir film. It was directed by James Dearden, and based on the eponymous novel by Ira Levin, whose book won the 1954 Edgar Award for "Best First Novel." The drama features Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow and Diane Ladd. The story had been previously adapted under the same title in 1956.

Razzie Award for Worst Actress (as the twin who survives) nomination for Sean Young

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress (as the twin who was murdered.) nomination for Sean Young

Razzie Award for Worst Actress (as the twin who survives, as Ellen Carlsson), received by Sean Young

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress (as the twin who's murdered, as Dorothy Carlsson), received by Sean Young

"A Kiss Before Dying" is a 1956 American color film noir, directed by Gerd Oswald in his directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Lawrence Roman, based on Ira Levin's 1953 novel of the same name, which won the 1954 Edgar Award for "Best First Novel." The drama stars Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith, Joanne Woodward, and Mary Astor. It was remade in 1991 under the same title.